Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. BENNINGTON â In partnership with the Community College of Vermont, the Vermont Community Foundation is offering a total of $1,000 stipends to each student who enrolls in CCVâs free Early College program to pursue certificates in one of three short-term career training programs. In an announcement issued Monday, the VCF said the intention of the stipends is âto expand pathways to promising jobs for high school seniors across the state.â Students who enroll in Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Graphic Design or IT Service Desk Specialist programs will be eligible. The funding is provided through VCFâs VT COVID-19 Response Fund.